Digital journalism has not been kind to rural journalists
As the mainstream media adapts to the demands of digital age, the ugly sides of digital journalism continue to emerge.
1w ago
Pool lies empty as Bogura swimmers train in ponds
“I don’t want to talk about the lack of facilities anymore. Many journalists have come before, interviewed me about it, but nothing ever happens,” said Masud Rana, a Bogura-based swimming instructor, who was frustrated by the years of false promises and obliviousness of the authorities.
4w ago
How chilli became the first cash crop in char areas
Even 15-20 years ago, the grazing areas in the Brahmaputra basin did not produce any cash crops that producers could talk about proudly.
1m ago
In pictures: The Shrinking Jamuna
At least 1 billion tonne sediments are coming from upstream (from India) in the Jamuna River in Gaibandha and Bogura regions
2m ago
Gender wage gap still persists in agriculture
Farmers in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha are currently engaging labourers to weed their fields of Boro season paddy ahead of the upcoming harvesting period.
2m ago
Bogura’s very own IPL!
A big hall, team officials seated in separate tables, an auctioneer calling out names of players one by one, interested teams raising their paddle and finally the auctioneer slamming the gavel into the table to confirm the player’s newest team - this may seem like a scene of a typical auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but it’s not.
3m ago
May 9, 2024
Digital journalism has not been kind to rural journalists
As the mainstream media adapts to the demands of digital age, the ugly sides of digital journalism continue to emerge.
April 22, 2024
Pool lies empty as Bogura swimmers train in ponds
“I don’t want to talk about the lack of facilities anymore. Many journalists have come before, interviewed me about it, but nothing ever happens,” said Masud Rana, a Bogura-based swimming instructor, who was frustrated by the years of false promises and obliviousness of the authorities.
March 31, 2024
How chilli became the first cash crop in char areas
Even 15-20 years ago, the grazing areas in the Brahmaputra basin did not produce any cash crops that producers could talk about proudly.
March 27, 2024
To instill a love for books
From an early age, Mehedi Hasan has been a passionate reader.
March 16, 2024
In pictures: The Shrinking Jamuna
At least 1 billion tonne sediments are coming from upstream (from India) in the Jamuna River in Gaibandha and Bogura regions
March 9, 2024
Gender wage gap still persists in agriculture
Farmers in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha are currently engaging labourers to weed their fields of Boro season paddy ahead of the upcoming harvesting period.
February 8, 2024
Bogura’s very own IPL!
A big hall, team officials seated in separate tables, an auctioneer calling out names of players one by one, interested teams raising their paddle and finally the auctioneer slamming the gavel into the table to confirm the player’s newest team - this may seem like a scene of a typical auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but it’s not.
January 14, 2024
From Medha with love
14-year-old crafts a hand-written version of Star
December 13, 2023
Govt's paddy purchase continues to be low
Until December 11, the food office could only buy 1,834 tonnes of paddy out of its total purchase of 81,533 tonnes of rice and paddy from the harvest of Aman
December 4, 2023
In 5 years, Bogura MP’s income shoots up 724 times
After being an MP for 5 years, his annual income has shot up to Tk 36 lakh, shows the affidavit he has submitted to the EC
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